Got this for a very good price, around USD 100 depending on how to compare taxes etc, as it has been on the market for quite a while. Also suffered from poor flash and quick battery consumption, but then realized the batteries included were just for shooting a few test samples. Initially I thought the flash was broken or really poor until I realized the camera preferred ISO corrections in auto mode. And first after going into manual mode I found the flash intensity settings in the menu and ...

I picked up an SX40 and SX150 at the same time hoping the SX150 would be good enough given it's attractive price point and size. I put in the AA batteries (new) and the first picture wouldn't take as the flash had to charge. I've never experienced this, especially with new batteries. It's just too slow to use and 12x is a bit short in today's market. So it was a no go. In contrast, the SX40, no speed demon itself, is fast enough and very good. No waiting for flash recharges and ...

I have to say, I did a lot of research, and this camera kept coming up and it fit in my current price range/budget (and I am not into the cameras like the "Elf"). Next, I am impressed with the abilities that this camera has to offer. Nikon and Olmpus also offer cameras similar to this one--and have some of the same problems, functions (lack of), etc. Compare well--for me--it ended up being price. Research well before you purchase and in addition to price, KNOW how you are going to use the ...